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It’s hard to convince potential tenants that bigger isn’t always better. The average tenant wants more space for the price, even if it means a little extra upkeep on their part. If you have a rental with very small rooms, it can drive tenants away. You might have a difficult time filling vacancies and retaining

Real estate makes an excellent investment because you can leverage funds from other sources to make your purchase. However, you won’t find any mortgage lender who will fund your investment if you don’t put money down first. Your down payment is a sign of good faith that you’ll make your payments and bring in a

Selling a home can be a stressful process, especially if you’ve never sold a home before. Not only will you have to deal with high-level decisions like pricing the home accurately and marketing the home the right way, but you’ll also be dealing with the anxiety of a pending home sale—which might or might not

Being a landlord seems like an easy way to make money, assuming you have the capital, some knowledge on real estate trends, and enough time to actively manage your property. But there are a number of obstacles that new landlords face when entering the real estate market for the first time. Among them, landlords frequently

Buying a home is an exciting journey, and one that you’ll get to pursue once you reach a few important financial milestones—including saving up enough for a down payment, and budgeting for the monthly expenses of home ownership. However, when shopping for a new home in Katy, Texas, you might be surprised to find out

You’ve got two choices as a real estate investor: manage your own properties or hire out the service to a property management company. Both options are valid, but the option that’s correct for you will depend on various circumstances. Here’s an exploration of 8 pros and cons to self-managing rental properties: 1. Self-management will save